Monthly Archives: March 2016

Re-reading the original Sherlock Holmes stories. Holmes is burning down the house in The Norwood Builder. Facts of the case: A young man named McFarlane shows up at Holmes’ door, on the run from police after having been accused of … Continue reading →

Rereading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. We get a brand new villain and tons of family drama in issue #269. We begin with a visit to Johnny’s old pal Wyatt Wingfoot. He’s driving around the “Great Western Desert” … Continue reading →

Re-reading the original Sherlock Holmes stories. We saw Holmes die at Reichenbach Falls, but now, in The Empty House, he’s back from the dead. What is this, Marvel Comics? Facts of the case: All of London is caught up in … Continue reading →

Re-reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. She-Hulk joined the team three issues ago, but it’s not until issue #268 that we get to see her do some actual Fantastic Four-ing. We begin with the FF and Alicia (who … Continue reading →

Re-reading the original Sherlock Holmes stories. The Hound of the Baskervilles is arguably the most famous Holmes tale, if only by name and reputation than anything else. Does it hold up? Facts of the case: This novel-length story takes place … Continue reading →

Re-reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. In issue #266, just after She-Hulk has replaced Ben on the team, we get… an entire issue devoted to Ben? She-Hulk is at the hospital, where a pregnant Sue has been taken … Continue reading →

Re-reading the original Sherlock Holmes stories. This is the big one, people. We meet Professor Moriarty, and we say goodbye (sort of) to Holmes in The Final Problem. Facts of the case: Two years have passed, and Watson has barely … Continue reading →